Initial Attempt

October 15th 2009

I realize the approach that I tried today is not exactly found within Beyond Monet, however the graphic organizer known as the Frayer Model (a modified concept map) was shown in the new Math 8 curriculum and certain Beyond Monet approaches, such as Think/Pair/Share, can be added to make this experience more meaningful to the students.

To show what my students accomplished today, I have attached the original Smart Notebook file that was used to help the class through this initial exercise. I have also attached images showing some of the completed Frayer Model's showing the concept of Integers.

Also, had reviewed the following information provided through Google Docs with my class to help them understand the process of completing a Frayer Model:

http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:OpRRgxDMUQcJ:www.lkdsb.net/program/elementary/intermediate/di/files/31Strategies%28The%2520Frayer%2520Model%29.pdf+frayer+model&hl=en&gl=ca&sig=AFQjCNHDPnfEjJ8vsPEM81ehJDBfxPtEPA

Enjoy the process, and please comment if possible...